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This calendar is updated regularly, so please check back often. Get in touch if you have an event to share with us.

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FSI offers various Family Hangouts and Learning Explorations.

  • Family Hangouts: A safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, inspiration and troubleshooting. Sessions are either themed or open for general conversation.
  • Learning Explorations: Free online sessions that offer families, individuals, and professionals the chance to learn, connect and share on a variety of topics. 
 

NOTE: FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by phone. If you need assistance registering, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.   

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Real Talk Women’s Pizza Party | In Person

BACI 336 Columbia St, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Women with cognitive disabilities get together in person, eat pizza, and have conversations with a Certified Sexual Health Educator about dating, love, relationships, and sex. ** THIS EVENT IS FOR WOMEN, AND ANYONE WHO IDENTIFIES AS A WOMAN IS WELCOME ** Everybody has questions about dating, love, relationships, […]

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Journey Through Grief

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of a child or family member with a disability who journey through aspects of grief are invited to come together in a safe space for connection, understanding, inspiration, capacity building, and non-judgemental support. Whether your experience is a new diagnosis, life stage, or loss, […]

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Gender Marvelous

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Welcome to a space where families come together to share their experiences, ask questions, and support one another as we navigate the journey of raising our queer, gender-diverse and/or Two-Spirit children and youth. Join the conversation, find strength and encouragement, and connect with a network of families who […]

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Compassion Circle

Join us for an online compassion circle experience! We will share stories in a mindful way and listeners will be invited to share some empathetic responses to support the storyteller and build connection. In our compassion circle, a few people will be invited to share stories in a mindful way and listeners will be invited […]

Summer CLBC BBQ Celebration

CLBC 210 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada

What: Summer CLBC BBQ Celebration (including WOW Award ceremony) When: Wednesday, June 25, from 4:00-7:00pm Where: CLBC Vancouver - 210 West Broadway, Vancouver How: RSVP by June 20 to Lyn.Olivo@gov.bc.ca   Location is wheelchair accessible.

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Challenging Behaviours

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Complex behaviours are hard to handle! Whether those behaviours come from poor impulse control, language difficulties or oppositional tendencies, caregivers still struggle to understand and we all want to help. Join our Family Hangout for Challenging Behaviours and share with other caregivers who experience similar issues. Knowing that […]

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Poetry Salon

Join Colin for an exploration of poetry, music, and more. We'll seek inspiration in themes from emotions to the stars and back: listening to music, writing our own poems, and sharing with each other! Bring paper, pen or pencil (and colored markers/pencils if you wish!), or something else to write or type with. Come ready […]

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Round Table: Last Day of School 2025 – Inclusive Education Update

The end of the 2024/25 school year is approaching. Join us for an engaging Round Table as advocates from the inclusion movement share their insights and reflections on the state of inclusive education in Canada. This session will provide an in-depth look at the progress, challenges, and future directions of inclusive education in four Canadian […]

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FASD – Thinking Outside of the Box

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.   CLICK TO REGISTER WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI'S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES […]

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Cinema Therapy Watch Party: laugh, learn, go deep

Are you interested in learning about psychology or analyzing characters from movies and TV? The YouTube channel Cinema Therapy does both in an interesting and entertaining way. Host Sarah S invites you to join the Cinema Therapy watch party and share your own insights. Let’s laugh, learn, and go deep together! What Will You Do? […]

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Early Years and School Age Navigation

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years or if the school years are on the horizon, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join Cari Rawling, (ECE/parent), and Heather […]

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Aging Caregivers

SESSION INFO: « Back to all events We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. […]

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